8 All Natural Ingredients for Age-Defying Skin

We’d be hard-pressed to find anyone who doesn’t want youthful, vibrant, glowing skin.  People are now turning to things like Botox and vampire facials to tap into the fountain of youth.  There are some crazy treatments out there for looking younger.  However, many people don’t realize that Mother Nature has given us some powerful tools in her own backyard, so there’s no need to keep taking extreme measures to look younger like watermelon! Really, watermelon!

 Before you go booking your first snail facial (yes, that’s a REAL thing), check out this list of all-natural anti-aging skin ingredients:

 1.      Aloe Vera:   When you see this item, you probably think of sunburn, but did you know that in addition to soothing sun damage, aloe vera also stimulates collagen production, making it an ideal natural anti-wrinkle remedy?  It truly is a miracle plant, improving skin elasticity and keeping your skin bright and hydrated with its many vitamins and minerals.  It’s natural moisturizing properties leave you wrinkle-free and looking youthful and truly refreshed. 

2.      Jojoba Oil: Though it’s referred to as an oil, it’s actually a liquid wax.  What makes jojoba truly unique is how similar it is to the natural oils of our skin.  It moisturizes, absorbs quickly, and it’s safe for all kinds of skin types.  Since it’s not water-based, it doesn’t absorb, making it a great long-lasting moisturizer.  Vitamins E and B, antioxidants, and minerals nourish and protect skin from the elements and stress damage.  Studies show that jojoba can actually increase skin’s suppleness in a way that provides lasting results.  It also fades fine lines and wrinkles, and it can help repair sun damage, leaving you looking radiant.

3.      Cucumber:  When we mention cucumber and skincare in the same sentence, you’re probably picturing someone with cucumber slices on their eyes, but to you know why they’re actually used on skin?  Yes, they reduce swelling under the eyes, but they also prevent water retention and help repair skin damage from inflammation, eczema, and sunburn, due to natural ascorbic acid and caffeic acid within the cucumber plant.  They’re so much more than a puffy eye remedy! 

4.      Frankincense Essential Oil:  Add Frankincense Essential Oil to your moisturizer, body lotion, or pretty much any beauty product to start turning back time on your skin.  People have actually been using Frankincense Oil for years to lift, tone, tighten, and heal skin.  It prevents wrinkles, reduces the appearance of dark spots, scars, and burns, and hydrates dry or chapped skin.  It’s also a natural astringent, making it great at regenerating skin cells and keeping existing cells healthy and strong, leaving you with a youthful, vibrant complexion.

5.      Green Tea:  Green tea is a great antioxidant and moisturizer.  It helps protect skin from free radical damage and keeps it looking radiant.  Its powerful antioxidant properties fight DNA damage from the sun that can actually prevent skin cancer.  Polyphenols in green tea make it an excellent anti-inflammatory that reduces redness, puffiness, and irritation.  Vitamins B2 and E help with skin firmness, hydration, softness, and promote new skin cell growth.  A cold green tea-soaked compress on the skin or some cool soaked green tea bags under the eyes can do wonders!

6.      Watermelon:  Not only is it a delicious summer treat, watermelon makes one heck of an addition to your skincare regimen!  The rinds have anti-inflammatory properties that can reduce redness, and even accelerate cell regeneration.  In Korea, watermelon rind is used to treat sunburn and rashes.  Watermelon is also loaded with Vitamin E, which helps even skin tone, reduce the appearance of wrinkles, and helps reverse free radical damage.  Vitamins A and C help revers sun, wind, and stress damage.  Its low acidity makes it safe for all kinds of complexions.  Even the seeds can help with irritation and boost collagen production, for firmer skin.  Crush up the rind, skin, or seeds for a cooling anti-aging mask!

7.      Grape Seed Oil:  Think of grape seed oil as the non-comedogenic version of coconut oil:  You get all the benefits without the clogged pores, making it great for people with sensitive skin.  Grape seed oil contains Vitamin E and moisturizing fatty acids that are great for lightening under-eye circles.  Its anti-inflammatory properties and high levels of linoleic acid make it a great moisturizer, and since it instantly dries, it can also be used under makeup.  It can also be used to lighten scars, speed up the healing process, lighten age spots, prevent sun damage, and tighten skin.

8.      Licorice Root Extract: While people have had a long-standing love/hate relationship with licorice candy, licorice root extract can be applied to skin for results you’ll love (minus the aftertaste!).  Licorice root extract contains antioxidants glabridin and licochalcone A, which brighten damaged skin, block the enzyme that causes skin to darken from UV damage, lessen the appearance of scars and age spots, defend your skin against free radicals and skin disorders like rosacea and eczema.  All this will leave you with a healthy glow and just might make licorice root extract worth adding to your skincare regimen.

There you have it.  With all the latest bizarre trends in skincare in search of younger looking skin, we tend to forget that Mother Nature has provided plenty of great ingredients for turning back the clock on your complexion, no harmful chemicals required. 

 If you’re serious about restoring your skin to its youthful radiance, try any of our JE AgeDefying Serums that contain all of the all-natural ingredients we discussed in this list!  Talk about an all-in-one anti-aging solution!  Reach out to me today to learn more

 Jordan Essentials does not claim to diagnose, prevent, treat, or cure anything.  Information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes only. 

Is Air Travel bad for your Complexion?

Over the years I've personally noticed there are a lot of things that I have to watch out for when I fly.  First and foremost in my mind was "RECYCLED AIR"  and my allergies.  So I come prepared.    The second thing that crosses my mind is a bumpy flight, and I am prepared.    But to be honest I did not think about my face,  have you?  

From Traveler: 

To put it plainly: Air travel is bad for your complexion. It doesn’t matter if you’re about to embark on a 45-minute flight or an 18-hour transatlantic journey, the skin-sabotaging outcome is the same. The combination of altitude and artificial cabin pressure can reduce blood flow, effectively dulling your complexion. Factor in exposure to stale, recycled—not to mention, incredibly dehydrating—air (humidity on a plane hovers below 20 percent while we’re accustomed to at least 30 percent), and your skin stands no chance, leaving you parched and, in some cases, super oily to compensate for dryness. Prevent these beleaguering effects from occurring in the first place by drinking plenty of water and committing to an in-flight beauty regimen. 

All the travel directives can make it even harder.,  then there is the fact that you do not want to mess your makeup up.    I use the Jordan Essentials Serums  before getting on the plane,  it really does make a difference.     Especially the Time Rewind.

However I also put my favorite Spritzer of the Month (we have some wonderful choices) and put it in my spritzer pen.  Less then the 3 oz and put it in a plastic bag with my other carry-ons in my purse.  An it helps to hydrate my face as well as freshen the recycled air around me.  Two  concerns addressed with just a spritz!

My favorite is the Grapefruit Burgamont,  but Resistance is one that I do also, as it's perfect to help  prevent an allergy flare up.

What is your favorite Hydrating Spritzer Scent?

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Tip Tuesday: Acne Rosacea and rash, oh my!

Tip Tuesday:

     Acne, Rosacea and Rash
               Make-up Tip


Light skin can often have red issues like rosacea where the skin is thin so the blood vessels can be seen under the skin.  Begin with yellow concealer on a brush.  Follow with the Concealer angle brush wet dipped in Mineral Powder.  

This creates a magic eraser.  Stipple red areas.  You can use a wet sponge to blend out the foundation.  Finish with powder for air brush finish.

Be sure to check out our entire skin care line to help in reducing and clearing up these types of skin problems

Tuesday Tip: Do your eyes look like you partied all night?

Tuesday Tip:

If you have some serious night time party eyes or too much fluid retention use a bright lip stick to attract attention away from your eyes.

Tuesday TIPS: For your Lips

Lips say I Do!!!!

For me I've been on a large learning curve with makeup.  Like most I was taught to draw a line around my lips to keep my lipstick from bleeding.  However I would have a tendency to put it on to dark,  or not being able to keep the line right along the edge of my lips.

I loved the TIP about this very thing from the Jordan Essentials home office:

To keep lipstick from seeping outside the lip line by tracing a swab dipped in loose mineral just outside their perimeter before and after applying lip color. . . . .   How easy is that!!!!!

Tuesday TIP!

Tips for Healthy winter skin!

• For drier winter skin,  a non-soap body wash is the best bet, our shower gel is the perfect answer
• Although a steam shower sounds great on a cool day,  exposing skin to water at 98.6 degrees and above can result in drier skin.  Keep hot showers under five minutes, and remember to pat your skin dry
• To get the full moisturizing effect of our body lotion and shea butters, apply them while your skin is still damp.



Here are some tips about how to use water temperature to heal:



It is important to know how water temperature affects the body. Here are a couple of tips before you get into your bathtub or footbath:



A Hot Bath (99-108 degrees) is good for insomnia, to relieve pain, increase circulation and eliminate toxins. Your heart rate can increase by as much as 4x the normal rate for the first 5 minutes, then will normalize. Recommended time: 20 minutes or less. Follow with cool water.

A Warm Bath (97-101degrees) is the most common temperature for the average bath. Spending 20 minutes to an hour is optimal for relaxation.

A Tepid Bath (92-97 degrees) is really good for when you want to rejuvenate or have inflammation conditions such as hives, itching, or skin rashes. Recommended time is up to 1 hour.

A Cold Bath (59-68 degrees) is recommended for short periods of time and are most common in foot and hand baths. Recommended time is just a few seconds.

Our Dead Sea Bath Salts is perfect for Soothing muscle therapy.  Higher levels of magnesium, calcium, sodium and potassium are found in the Dead Sea Salt than anyother salt.  (Customers say it soothes eczema and psoriasis

Also available is our Mineral Bath,  made with our Dead Sea Bath Salts, antioxidants and moisturizers.  Soak as often as you like and watch your cares soak away.